Inspiration Boards

It’s been so rainy here in Washington, DC that, when we saw this sweet retro number from Stephanie James couture, it was a matter of course that a bright, sassy inspiration collage was in our future! Balloons, colored tulle, lemon drops and a cheeky garter – what’s not to love?

Credits clockwise from upper left:
Invitation: Etsy [...]

One look at this inspiration board and you’ll know what inspired us. That gorgeous Carolina Herrera gown, front and center. The stunning wheat design on the bodice makes visions of decadent chocolate cake, pomegranate, persimmon and wheat dance through our heads!

Credits clockwise from upper left:
Shoes: Style Me Pretty
Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings
Wheat Boutonniere: InStyle [...]

One look at those fabulous shoes and you’ll know what inspired this collage. Sophisticated, chic and a little theatrical, they are the perfect foil for a black and white color palette with dramatic details.

Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Invitation: Wedding Paper Divas
Bouquet: Martha Stewart
Cookies: Epicurious
Gown: Ulla Maija
Hair: Pip Pip and All That
Parasol [...]

If you are having a hard time trying to figure out what your wedding design & style will be? Then this post is for you!
Getting inspiration should always start with your personal style.  So many couples come into my office with no clue as to where to start and always leave with a clearer picture. [...]

We love food – especially dessert! Is it so strange to plan a wedding around ice cream cones? We couldn’t resist the idea of a sweet and sassy wedding to bring you back to the days of the Good Humor truck!

Invitation via Papeterie
Ice cream cones via Elegance & Simplicity (by Design Cuisine)
Candy bar via Big [...]

Claire Pettibone’s newest Asian-inspired collection, Cherry Blossoms, made us want to create a whimsical and dramatic Asian wedding. Details like tea lights, lion dancers, cherry blossoms, and rice cake wedding favors are in perfect harmony with a striking traditional Chinese red!

Credits (upper left clockwise)
Cake: WeddingBeePro
Gown: Claire Pettibone
Chinese Lion Dancers: Elegance & Simplicity, Inc. [...]

Bright fall leaves, crisp air, and the change of seasons inspired us to create a rich aubergine collage with modern elements infused with classic styling.
Links:
(clockwise from upper left)
Place setting via Loving

shoes: via Casando Ideias

candlelight: via Elizabeth Ann Designs

Cake: via Southern Weddings
Gown: via Douglas Hannant
Pomander Escort Cards: Via Elizabeth Ann Designs
Bouquet: Via Project [...]

We have done a few inspiration boards in the past – but now it will be a weekly feature on our blog!  Yay! Stay tuned every Thursday!
This week is our Summer Orchard Inspiration Board

Invitation: White Thread
Fruit Escort Card: Joy de Vivre
Dress: Atelier Aimee
Cake: Project Wedding
Bouquet: Grant Riley Weddings
Tablescape: Style Me Pretty
Happy Planning!
~Katie Martin

I have to be honest, I love playing with fabric and color!  I often find that my weddings are an introduction to the style that my couples will have as they enter the designing stage of their new home together!  What better way to design your wedding than around your new home!  One of my [...]

I am looking forward to meeting Sarah Magid.  Her work is amazing as an eco-friendly wedding cake designer in New York City!  Great ideas for super cute cakes and confections!  Plus she has a fantastic book!

Get more ideas from her book!